tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post5397134656430996535..comments2023-10-23T09:23:22.051-04:00Comments on Your Schools: CMS high school teachers hosed on ratings?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-17756710912694949552014-03-10T13:34:32.993-04:002014-03-10T13:34:32.993-04:00I am sure you will find those who would disagree, ...I am sure you will find those who would disagree, however, I have heard very good things about the Cabarrus County school district. My children attend Kannpolis City Schools ( A.l. Brown starts at 8:40), and we have been very pleased, KCS has exceeded our expectations. I am sure there are many parents who live in Mooresville who would say the same thing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-68381943415965770762014-03-10T11:10:51.381-04:002014-03-10T11:10:51.381-04:00Well, here's a thought that I've never hea...Well, here's a thought that I've never heard one person mention... but I'll mention it... In high school, the students have to earn 28 credits to graduate. This means, technically, they can fail 4 courses and still meet state requirements. Additionally, there are only certain courses students HAVE to pass in order to graduate (they keep modifying the requirement, but basically all 4 years of English, Algebra, and probably a science and/or history course - again, they keep changing the requirements. A few years ago they were known as "the big 5" in that you had to pass these courses to graduate). <br /><br />So, there are those on the outside (read: non-teachers) who want to tie test scores to teacher pay. So my question is...what about the teachers who teach a "non-essential" course for graduation (the "electives," if you will)? There are percentages of students in every high school who have the mindset that if it is not "required," then it's not important. So now you are going to base a teacher's pay on courses with students who have no carrot dangling over their heads. BAD IDEA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-88797776958005216362014-03-10T08:14:55.759-04:002014-03-10T08:14:55.759-04:00Teachers are overrated, technology is the way to g...Teachers are overrated, technology is the way to go (at least in CMS).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-51149136177405933332014-03-10T07:05:56.890-04:002014-03-10T07:05:56.890-04:00One of the biggest factors that hampers a high sch...One of the biggest factors that hampers a high school student's success is the 7:15am start time. no joke. It's kind of hard to teach a roomful of sleeping zombies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-12804213516629475112014-03-09T23:28:58.398-04:002014-03-09T23:28:58.398-04:00How are the different test corolatred? Civics is n...How are the different test corolatred? Civics is not the same as American history. Algebra is not the same as geometry. How much did this formula cost? Why don't we give students a test in the beginning and end of year. Check for growth and move on. If a student misses x days, they do not count. Mabey I am missing something. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-3063094629944522862014-03-09T22:52:58.222-04:002014-03-09T22:52:58.222-04:00" Each of the students must have at least thr..." Each of the students must have at least three prior test scores (in any grade/subject or course) in order to be used in the analysis."<br /><br />So, if the students must have three prior test scores....how can elementary teachers have scores? <br /><br />Confused? <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-66683048488670825382014-03-09T22:30:27.725-04:002014-03-09T22:30:27.725-04:00Well said, now what do we do? complain, find anoth...Well said, now what do we do? complain, find another career, leave the state. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-2696638979971388062014-03-09T21:37:07.443-04:002014-03-09T21:37:07.443-04:00While most of you seem distracted by the usual lit...While most of you seem distracted by the usual litany of comment content, did anyone actually read through the 2 bullet points Ann provided from DPI?<br /><br />That 2nd point is a doozy. And yet, as usual, there's not a single word in there about how SAS or anyone else controls for external factors.<br /><br />What about elective teachers that incorporate math, English and history concepts in their lessons, how is that controlled for? Don't see anything in the formula that even attempts that.<br /><br />Which in turn underscores the point that not a single VAM formula, to my knowledge, has withstood scrutiny to be considered absolutely valid by any noted researcher.<br /><br />Everyone is still grasping at straws trying to find the magic bullet that ties test scores to teacher ability.<br /><br />The bottom line is no computer can yet mimic how the brain works and likewise there is formula that currently exists that can successfully and consistently correlate specific student learning to a specific teacher.<br /><br />Jeff Wisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-13216967024968789752014-03-09T20:50:14.484-04:002014-03-09T20:50:14.484-04:00Teachers teachers. Com is a great place to start. ...Teachers teachers. Com is a great place to start. You can create a resume and get it out to different state recruiters all over the country. Many states are preparing for the retirement of baby boomers. They are looking for certified teachers in all areas. Some states offer bonuses for Special Education, Math and Science teachers. It is a great resource. The recruiters help you with licensing and relocation. Many states have reciprocity with NC. This site has been a blessing. Good luck NC teachers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-41497366200533389642014-03-09T18:13:37.549-04:002014-03-09T18:13:37.549-04:00When will the "TEACHER OF THE YEAR"
ever...When will the "TEACHER OF THE YEAR"<br />ever leave and go work at BURGER KING?<br /><br />It is a disservice to his family and to himself to continue to work as a teacher in CMeS.<br /><br />Moving the deck chairs around and now even moving the TOWER.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-40427555396477523642014-03-09T14:56:50.156-04:002014-03-09T14:56:50.156-04:00NC at it's finest.. What a mess, but I have he...NC at it's finest.. What a mess, but I have heard Union county is a much better place to teach.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-3168222315896854122014-03-09T14:36:46.103-04:002014-03-09T14:36:46.103-04:00Well...at least the School Board is not SUING the ...Well...at least the School Board is not SUING the County like Union.<br /><br />I feel bad about what's happening to the Parents and students.<br /><br />If you live and PAY GOOD MONEY to live in an area. YOUR child should be in that school, NOT the 8-10 away from your home.<br /><br />COUNTRYBOY JJ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-3261845560461872672014-03-09T13:43:35.198-04:002014-03-09T13:43:35.198-04:00Poor leadership.. Excuses, blame the last guy and ...Poor leadership.. Excuses, blame the last guy and on and on and on<br />.........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-4669727014329106112014-03-09T13:37:53.394-04:002014-03-09T13:37:53.394-04:00Being a teacher in NC is bad business. Why is this...Being a teacher in NC is bad business. Why is this state so bad at this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-45372785730067603522014-03-09T13:27:52.439-04:002014-03-09T13:27:52.439-04:00Another slap... Another slap... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-11993229643316465462014-03-09T13:22:26.097-04:002014-03-09T13:22:26.097-04:00HOW ABOUT YOU LOOK INTO THE STATE BOE's recent...HOW ABOUT YOU LOOK INTO THE STATE BOE's recent vote? Guess what they just CHANGED the rules AGAIN and it's MARCH. NOW there are 5 achievement levels and it's MARCH and the new rules takes effect for THIS YEAR even though some tests were given at MID-TERM. We just got the memo this weekend. And did I mention, it's MARCH?<br /><br />So, how much validity do these tests REALLY have? It's a CLUSTER of EPIC PROPORTIONS. It's an EMBARASSMENT. It's DISGUSTING. And the fact that MY proficiency is measured by this MOVING scale is a JOKE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-23202652168218709562014-03-09T13:08:27.041-04:002014-03-09T13:08:27.041-04:00Mantra of the Independent,
Vote the other way next...Mantra of the Independent,<br />Vote the other way next time. Against Tillis in November and Mcory when his times up. I thought Mcory would bring practical solutions to help our teachers. 6 years without a pay plan. Stuck in some weird limbo. Health care cost was not frozen, inflation stops for was no man. Teachers all over the country are on pay plans. Many with back pay or pay increase for the lean years. Our teachers are given nothing. 2/3 of our most experienced teachers will spend another year "frozen". A 6% pay increase still puts them behind. I am for the end of tenure but was this summer really the best time? They have already admitted to the blunder over masters pay. This testing debacle, is just another slap in the face. I am for charters but not for the abandonment of the other. The rotating teachers are hard on our schools and children. We love our children's teachers. 2 out of 3 will not be back next year. One has already left. How can Mcory talk about the importance of teachers and do nothing to help them. He says that we have to much testing but nothing has been done. Tillis was smiling when teacher tenure was taken away. That's not professional. That's not how you lead. My children's teachers work hard. They truly care for our kids. This whole thing is ridiculous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-70098832870573853582014-03-09T11:48:38.778-04:002014-03-09T11:48:38.778-04:007:00 AM What BS. What school in CMS? How can anyb...7:00 AM What BS. What school in CMS? How can anybody teach with a GED? Janitor dont count. Lies.<br /><br />1) End the mandatory public school requirement. Freedom of choice for all. If you want to go to school then its a choice but not a requirement. <br /><br />We support freedom of choice for abortion so why not attending school? Legalize drugs with 50% taxation to abolish the IRS and end drug dealers plus paying the 47% moocher welfare bums. Regulation is the key with a 21 age limit like booze. Legalize opposite sex only prostitution and casino gambling. Regulate it. <br /><br /><br />2) Reverse the law on child labor and regulate the industry espec with the 3rd worlding of Amerika as this way 3rd world nations who make everything now can be inside US borders. Regulation is the key. Why go 12k miles to Asia and pay tariffs for exporting. China is notorious where 1000s of corps relocated to get cheap labor for 1 and allow cheap prices like at Kohls, Macys, Walmart, Target, <br />etc.<br /><br /><br />Doing all this will allow IRS to be abolished and save trillions in taxes. <br />It will also free up problems with troublemakers in the public schools for teachers.<br /><br />Stop blaming teachers instead of rogue students. Freedom of choice will get Amerika back to prosperity and success. 50% of students today are not fit or cut out to be in public schools anyway. <br /><br />X Real Degreed Certified Teacher.<br /><br /><br />ps Hypocrites need to clean out their homes and closets of cheap foreign made property, clothing,etc and stop shopping at hese stores.<br />It would be impossible to do this anyway. Foreign made goods are in the fabric of Amerika in the 3 lower, middle and upper classes.<br /><br />Stop being a hippo, hippo ...<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-70788544171774660312014-03-09T10:32:15.786-04:002014-03-09T10:32:15.786-04:00The MSL tests are a joke. Most students finished i...The MSL tests are a joke. Most students finished in about an hour, tests are scored by teachers, and results are curved. Proctors were not even required. MSLs are in no way comparable to a three-hour EOG math or reading test. Maybe that's why most of the teachers who administered MSL's exceeded growth expectations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-77028283660169606892014-03-09T09:29:45.734-04:002014-03-09T09:29:45.734-04:0010:44
You are correct !
How about 5 years of LOS...10:44<br /><br />You are correct !<br /><br />How about 5 years of LOSING MONEY !!!<br /><br />Loss of Dental Benefits<br />Loss of Vision Benefits<br />Loss of 80/20 Health Benefits<br />Loss of COLA Salary Adjustment<br />Loss of Pension<br /><br />Add 2 to 3% Inflation Cost Loss =<br /><br />THOUSANDS OF LOST SALARY AND BENEFITS<br /><br />All the while Teachers in most areas of Charlotte (non-Westside) have the workload of at least 1.5 teachers. Doing more for THOUSANDS less.<br /><br />Why do you wonder that CMeS spends TENS OF THOUSANDS going out of this state to try and attract the "Best and Brightest" ?<br /><br />PLEASEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-37324620853254905182014-03-09T09:27:16.955-04:002014-03-09T09:27:16.955-04:009:08
Because whether corporations pay taxes or no...9:08<br /><br />Because whether corporations pay taxes or not is not the subject here and has no bearing on whether little Johnny can read.<br /><br />For the record, I totally agree with you that corporations should be paying their "fair share" of taxes.<br /><br />What's ironic though is that Obama used that term ("fair share")hundreds of times trying to get re-elected, yet those same corporations helped fund his re-election.<br /><br />They still aren't paying a dime.Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-25665759947101229792014-03-09T09:23:14.793-04:002014-03-09T09:23:14.793-04:00Pam,
To shine the light of hypocrisy on outrage o...Pam,<br /><br />To shine the light of hypocrisy on outrage of other issues that money is being wasted on that have roots in the bogus school lunch program.<br /><br />When you have no clue as to who you need to be targeting with those extra dollars, all of the whining over teacher compensation, testing and accoutabilty becomes a hollow argument.<br /><br />Until that is fixed, public education will still be going down the same road it's been on for years.<br /><br />Pam, you whine your way and I'll whine mine.<br /><br />I just do it without carrying a big pencil.Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-60762137330299132032014-03-09T09:08:40.527-04:002014-03-09T09:08:40.527-04:00Wiley gets his panties in a wad when there is any ...Wiley gets his panties in a wad when there is any discussion about the fraud in the FRL program, but doesn't say a damn thing about the fraud in corporate America, even when it happens under our noses. When is the last time Bank of America paid federal taxes?<br /><br />Regarding the op-ed, teacher ratings tied to test scores are just plain stupid, especially when the high school students known the tests don't count. You are all scratching your heads like we're trying to solve Divinci's Code. Young kids will still try their best because that's what they've been told to do. Doesn't work that way with high school kids. If they know it won't count, it becomes an exercise in bubble test patterns (Christmas tree?). Perhaps this explains the drop-off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-55519775559641835672014-03-09T09:05:28.852-04:002014-03-09T09:05:28.852-04:00Given that so many of us are such fools, Mr. Coyot...Given that so many of us are such fools, Mr. Coyote, why do you waste so much time with us?Pamela Grundynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-43063073706308053092014-03-09T07:00:55.257-04:002014-03-09T07:00:55.257-04:00You don't have to leave the state, just the co...You don't have to leave the state, just the county. I had a much better experience with Cabarrus County schools! Just like my realtor told me to expect 20 years ago!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11790338138769707016noreply@blogger.com